2010 Acura RDX
2010 Acura RDX rear view
2010 Acura RDX interior
After three years available on the market, the Acura RDX is getting its first complete makeover for the 2010 mannequin year. Not like the automaker's new TSX V6, where the modifications had been largely restricted to the bits you don't see, the alternative is true of the RDX. Acura's cute 'ute will get a mid-cycle facelift to bring it in-line with the remainder of the Acura line-up - which means if you have not warmed as much as Acura's defend grille you may need to look elsewhere.
If, on the other hand, you are partial to the new company beak, the RDX benefits from a few effectively-designed tweaks to spice up its exterior appeal. The form of the headlamp clusters stays the identical, although the inner arrangement has been shuffled round, whereas beneath the bumper you will spot a brand new air consumption sitting in between the revised fog-lamp housings. Out again, the taillights receive a couple of minor revisions that the majority observers probably won't discover and the satin frame across the license plate pocket now matches the end on the front grille.
The powertrain of the compact crossover is carried over intact, that means propulsion still comes from a turbocharged 240 hp 2.3-liter 4 with a wholesome 260 lb-ft of torque. Although a brand new six-velocity automated is likely to be fitted subsequent yr, the RDX retains its predecessor's 5-pace 'box, complete with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The only mechanical change for 2010 is the addition of a entrance-wheel drive model to the RDX range. Sadly, Acura did not have the FWD mannequin available for our First Drive.
On the street, the torquey 4 nonetheless supplies reasonably brisk and responsive acceleration whether or not you roll into the throttle or stab the long pedal. Our drive loop did not provide much opportunity to exercise the Tremendous-Dealing with All-Wheel Drive system, but our previous experience with the torque vectoring drivetrain has been optimistic, sending twist to the skin wheel to keep understeer at bay. The 2010 mannequin retains its forbearer's ride and dealing with, with good steering really feel from its hydraulic energy help and minimal roll.
Acura has additionally made some modifications to the brake actuation hardware with a new pedal ratio, vacuum booster and servo. The entrance brakes are unchanged and we did not discover any vital distinction in feel. The stoppers apply smoothly and were simple to modulate throughout our transient drive, although the adjustments should be more apparent when the CUV is pushed onerous and temperatures rise.
The RDX receives a wide range of technology upgrades for 2010, together with new actual-time traffic and weather knowledge for the non-obligatory navigation system. The information is routinely retrieved through the satellite tv for pc radio and routes are re-calculated on the fly if the system detects congestion between you and your destination. All new RDXs get a compass, automated headlights and a rear-view camera as customary tools, and for those who take a move on the navigation system, the rear digicam display shows up in an LCD embedded the mirror. A USB port for connecting your audio participant is now installed together with Bluetooth connectivity, each of that are standard on the 2010 model.
Gary Robinson, assistant supervisor for product planning at Acura, defined that providing the brand new entrance-wheel drive RDX was a method of offering customers more selection, whereas also decreasing the price level and enhancing gasoline efficiency. Whereas prospects in Northern states enjoy the security and safety of AWD, these in southern regions are apparently much less enamored. Discarding the extra hardware means a $2,000 reduction within the base value of the 2010 RDX, with the front-drive model coming in between $32,520 and $35,620 when it goes on sale August 7. Acura expects about 30% of buyers to opt for the 2-wheel drive variant, and you can anticipate a full review of the FWD mannequin soon.
If, on the other hand, you are partial to the new company beak, the RDX benefits from a few effectively-designed tweaks to spice up its exterior appeal. The form of the headlamp clusters stays the identical, although the inner arrangement has been shuffled round, whereas beneath the bumper you will spot a brand new air consumption sitting in between the revised fog-lamp housings. Out again, the taillights receive a couple of minor revisions that the majority observers probably won't discover and the satin frame across the license plate pocket now matches the end on the front grille.
The powertrain of the compact crossover is carried over intact, that means propulsion still comes from a turbocharged 240 hp 2.3-liter 4 with a wholesome 260 lb-ft of torque. Although a brand new six-velocity automated is likely to be fitted subsequent yr, the RDX retains its predecessor's 5-pace 'box, complete with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The only mechanical change for 2010 is the addition of a entrance-wheel drive model to the RDX range. Sadly, Acura did not have the FWD mannequin available for our First Drive.
On the street, the torquey 4 nonetheless supplies reasonably brisk and responsive acceleration whether or not you roll into the throttle or stab the long pedal. Our drive loop did not provide much opportunity to exercise the Tremendous-Dealing with All-Wheel Drive system, but our previous experience with the torque vectoring drivetrain has been optimistic, sending twist to the skin wheel to keep understeer at bay. The 2010 mannequin retains its forbearer's ride and dealing with, with good steering really feel from its hydraulic energy help and minimal roll.
Acura has additionally made some modifications to the brake actuation hardware with a new pedal ratio, vacuum booster and servo. The entrance brakes are unchanged and we did not discover any vital distinction in feel. The stoppers apply smoothly and were simple to modulate throughout our transient drive, although the adjustments should be more apparent when the CUV is pushed onerous and temperatures rise.
The RDX receives a wide range of technology upgrades for 2010, together with new actual-time traffic and weather knowledge for the non-obligatory navigation system. The information is routinely retrieved through the satellite tv for pc radio and routes are re-calculated on the fly if the system detects congestion between you and your destination. All new RDXs get a compass, automated headlights and a rear-view camera as customary tools, and for those who take a move on the navigation system, the rear digicam display shows up in an LCD embedded the mirror. A USB port for connecting your audio participant is now installed together with Bluetooth connectivity, each of that are standard on the 2010 model.
Gary Robinson, assistant supervisor for product planning at Acura, defined that providing the brand new entrance-wheel drive RDX was a method of offering customers more selection, whereas also decreasing the price level and enhancing gasoline efficiency. Whereas prospects in Northern states enjoy the security and safety of AWD, these in southern regions are apparently much less enamored. Discarding the extra hardware means a $2,000 reduction within the base value of the 2010 RDX, with the front-drive model coming in between $32,520 and $35,620 when it goes on sale August 7. Acura expects about 30% of buyers to opt for the 2-wheel drive variant, and you can anticipate a full review of the FWD mannequin soon.
